“Tumhari Sulu” is a comedy-drama film directed by Suresh Triveni. The story follows Sulu (Vidya Balan), a middle-class housewife who dreams of becoming a radio jockey. When she gets the opportunity to host a late-night radio show, Sulu finds herself juggling her new job, her family responsibilities, and her aspirations. As she becomes more successful, Sulu faces challenges both at work and at home, but she never gives up on her dreams. The film explores themes of female empowerment, family dynamics, and the pursuit of happiness.
Review:
“Tumhari Sulu” is a heartwarming and engaging film that celebrates the spirit of resilience and determination. Vidya Balan delivers a superb performance as Sulu, capturing both the vulnerability and the strength of her character. The film’s humor and warmth make it a delightful watch, while its underlying message about the importance of chasing one’s dreams is both inspiring and thought-provoking. Director Suresh Triveni‘s skillful direction and the film’s charming soundtrack create a feel-good atmosphere that is impossible to resist.
Awards:
“Tumhari Sulu” has won several awards, including the Best Actress Award for Vidya Balan at the 2018 Filmfare Awards. The film was also nominated for Best Film and Best Director at the same ceremony. The film’s empowering message about the importance of women’s aspirations and dreams struck a chord with audiences and critics alike, making it a celebrated film.
Directed by | Suresh Triveni, |
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Written by | Story & Screenplay: Suresh Triveni Dialogues & Additional Screenplay: Vijay Maurya |
Produced by | Bhushan Kumar Tanuj Garg Krishan Kumar Atul Kasbekar Shanti Sivaram Maini |
Starring | Vidya Balan, Neha Dhupia, Manav Kaul, Abhishek Sharma, |
Cinematography | Saurabh Goswami |
Edited by | Shivkumar Panicker |
Music by | Songs: Guru Randhawa Rajat Nagpal Tanishk Bagchi Amartya Bobo Rahut Laxmikant–Pyarelal Santanu Ghatak Score: Karan Kulkarni |
Production companies |
T-Series Ellipsis Entertainment |
Distributed by | T-Series |
Release date | 17 November 2017 |
Running time | 140 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Budget | ₹20 crore |
Box office |
₹50.84 crore |